24 June 2012 - ENCS

Pastor Kenneth talked about "The Power of Unity"
He based his talk on Psalm 133 verses one to three
Unity is the state of being one
If Christians unite, the devil is done
For the devil always tries to break us apart
Unity allows God's blessings for us to start

"Why Unity?" was the first question Pastor did ask
Making "all believers as one" is no simple task
He referred to John 17 verses 20 through 22
"So the world will believe" we did thus see
But if the unity is not for God's good, it is hollow
Then, as Babel saw, disaster will surely follow

About the "Benefits of Unity" Pastor talked some more
He went into some detail on benefits numbering four
The first is the "good and pleasant fragrance" of God
To Second Corinthians 2:14-15 he did give a nod
The second is that "unity leads to fruitfulness"
For united people are more productive, not less
Pastor referred to Old Testament passages two
From Genesis and Isaiah, mentions of heaven's dew
The "power of agreement" was point number three
From Matthew 18 verse 19, this is plain to see
If two agree and ask, it will somehow get done
The power of unity can be overcome by none
The sound of unity, known as "sumphones" in Greek
Helps others, especially those who a Godly path seek
The "strength of unity" was Pastor's point number four
If we step forth, we will be joined by more and more

"Achieving Unity" was the third topic of the day
Three simple instructions Pastor did then say
First, to be of one spirit and accept one another
No matter our background, treat all like a brother
He referred to the one hundred twenty disciples at Pentecost
Their diverse unity led to thousands of souls saved, not lost
Second, we must ask for forgiveness and must also forgive
Ignoring offenses, like water off a duck, is the best way to live
Third, we must commit and take ownership
If we own something, our efforts will not slip

In conclusion, Pastor said that we should all know
That it is of course easier to hold on than to let go
But we must let go of the old to get the new
And we don't have forever to decide what to do
God knows where He wants us, Pastor did say
But first we must learn to trust and obey